Francis Kwaku Awatu

Outline:

Drove supply chain efficiency through warehouse optimization, compliance, and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Maintained optimal stock levels and ensured accuracy inventory records.
• Aligned materials supply with operational demand.
• Oversaw storage, receiving, put away, distribution and overall warehouse efficiency.
• Cross-functional and systems coordination-Used SAP system and collaborated with operations and Logistics to track materials and performance.
• Developed control measures to reduce material losses and obsolescence.
• Led 5S implementation improving picking efficiency by 18%

Achievements

• Awarded Cost Leadership Pioneer of the Year (2024) for implementing a USD 2M cost-saving project.
• Reduced Days Inventory Outstanding by 30 days, improving financial efficiency.
• Directed a team of 21 staff, improving fulfillment time by 20% and overall productivity by 15%

Outline:

Led the 7-member warehouse team, working in four different countries and warehouses to optimized operations for increase inventory performance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervised all warehouse functions including receipt, storage, and dispatch, improving accuracy and on time delivery.
• Supervised warehouse staff, allocated daily tasks, and ensured workflows met dispatch and receiving deadlines.
• Coordinated receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of materials
• Enforced HSE or OHS standards, conducted safety checks and ensured equipment and storage procedures met safety requirements
• Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing discrepancies.

Achievements

• Implemented inventory audits and reconciliations mechanism to aligned with corporate audit standards reducing total count error by 14% YoY.
• Achieved 25% improvement in inventory accuracy and warehouse operational efficiency by year end 2017
• Introduced barcoding (RFID) and digital control systems, cutting manual errors by 40%.